A workshop was held virtually by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 10 to seek ways to beef up international cooperation for the development of Halal industry in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - A large number of checkpoints across the capital witnessed major traffic jams on August 9 as on-duty officials moved to tighten control of travel between districts due to rising infection cases.

VOV.VN - A number of foreigners residing in Ho Chi Minh City, the epicentre of Vietnam’s latest COVID-19 outbreak, cannot hide their excitement after receiving their initial vaccine shot to help protect themselves and the wider community.

VOV.VN - The authorities of District 8 in Ho Chi Minh City have launched a COVID-19 vaccination campaign which takes place at night, with the target of meeting the city’s aim of providing vaccines to 70% of residents aged 18 and over by the end of August.

VOV.VN - Passengers arriving in Vietnam who have had two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and who tested negative for the virus within 72 hours will only have to quarantine for a week at a concentrated venue, before isolating at home for a further seven days.

The Ministry of Finance has issued a circular providing guidelines on obligations of organisations and individuals in foreign investment activities on the Vietnamese securities market.

VOV.VN - Many residents of the capital receiving punishments after travelling through checkpoints without a valid reason on the night of July 30 amid Hanoi implementing a social distancing period to combat the spread of COVID-19.

VOV.VN - Crowds of vehicles and people could be seen at several checkpoints on several streets in Hanoi on the morning of July 30, causing difficulties for on-duty officials trying to control the movements of people amid the country’s COVID-19 fight.

It is forecast that the total export turnover of wood and forestry products for the whole year will reach US$15.5 billion, a year-on-year increase of 17%.

Obtaining a certificate of Geographical Indication (GI) helps facilitate the export of thieu lychee to fastidious international markets like Japan, according to Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Le Anh Duong.